Now Hiring: Adjunct Instructors - School of Design at Dunwoody College of Technology
Fall 2025 Semester | In-Person Courses
Dunwoody College of Technology is currently seeking Adjunct Instructors for several exciting courses in the School of Design. We are looking for passionate educators and experienced professionals to help shape the next generation of designers through engaging, practice-based instruction.
Primary Objective
Adjunct Instructors play a vital role in guiding students through the learning process, ensuring they acquire the knowledge, skills, and professionalism essential to success in the design fields. This includes contributing to curriculum development, reinforcing a collaborative studio culture, and promoting continuous student growth and academic excellence.
Position Responsibilities
Deliver instruction in alignment with course objectives and college standards.
Facilitate a studio-based learning environment focused on creativity, critical thinking, and technical proficiency.
Assess and monitor student progress using appropriate feedback and evaluation tools.
Collaborate with faculty and staff to maintain curriculum quality and relevance.
Support student learning by integrating industry practices and emerging technologies.
Participate in professional development and maintain engagement with current design trends.
Other duties as assigned.
Available Courses - Fall 2025
SODN1012 - Design Representation
Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Description:
Design Representation is an introduction to methods of visual graphics and the basic tools and skills needed to develop professional presentations. Develop an understanding of analog and digital tools, composition, visual narrative, and verbal and visual communication.
GRDP2203 - CGI Focus
Days: Tuesday & Wednesday
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Description:
Explore the creation of computer-generated photorealistic objects and scenes. Emphasis on composing product shots, focusing on 3D objects that are suitable for user interfaces.
SODN1014 - Industry & Profession
Day: Monday
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Description:
Industry and Profession explores the history, structure, and organization of design practices. Discover and develop communication and collaborative skills along with an appreciation and understanding of the unique roles of design disciplines.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Curriculum: Relevant to current industry expectations. Compliant with professional and programmatic accreditation standards. Competencies addressed in presentations, syllabi, assignments. Syllabi are submitted in a timely fashion. Assessment of students is objective and replicable. Applied in an organized, deliberate manner. Allow for intentional flexibility and innovation
- Strategic Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues. Effectively presents creative ideas of others. Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work.
- Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information. Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions. Sets clear objectives and measures. Monitors process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data. Creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes.
- Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others. Is a good judge of talent.
- Energy and Drive: Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
- Organizational Positioning Skills: Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly.
- Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Treats direct reports equitably. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose. Adheres to Dunwoody's core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidences and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.
Dunwoody College of Technology
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Jun 09, 2025